Gill’s BBQ and Catering Service — Restaurant in Tennessee

Since time immoral rafters, kayakers, boaters, oarsmen, oarspersons and all other such denizens and ne’er do wells of The Pigeon River have flocked to the brazen standard of Gills Barbecue. I first became aware/cognizant of this fine establishment through the not-so-subtle exhortations of my friend, lets just call him “Abraham”. He would forcefully steer me into the direction of this tiny food stand with a massive iron grill/oven, caked in decades of char and “seasonings”. Abrham would dictate, “Now Gay-REE” you want the pulled pork sandwich with slaw, better get two cause you look hungry.” I was instantly hooked as I greedily devoured my pulled-pork and slaw sandwiches. They were so good! Much better than anything within 50 miles. His chicken sandwich is legit too. I’ve never had the brisket but…..gotta dream. The menu is posted in chalk on a board out front. Everything is made by hand in the tiniest, tiny food truck I’ve ever seen. Once you know what your looking for, its hard to miss. There might be a pic-nic table out front. I can’t tell if it’s painted dark red or not. But with a little effort you can find it. If he’s not there just have some patience, make some tic-tacs, or just scream into the void, eventually Gill will get back to you. The worst thing is after being on the water and discovering Gill has run out of food. He sells out, every day. He sells out every day. I’m not joking. Woe unto you creatures of the earth that raft the Pigeon and at the end of your mighty exertions are bereft of a pulled pork and slaw sandwich, with beans on the side. His beans are also spot on, and he makes his own sauce. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Now get in line and be courteous and have cash in hand. You’ll be glad you did. ALL TRUE. ACCEPT NO...

This little hidden gem was definitely not disappointing. While traveling with my family, i wanted to get some good southern bbq before heading back north. Everything was amazing! The smoked meats, homemade sauce and slaw were so good. Price couldn't be beat either. Worth much more than he charges. Service was friendly and professional. Highly recommend stopping by for a pulled...

Simple, good BBQ. Mostly smoked pulled pork presented in different ways. A friendly man and his dog making BBQ. Their sauce is a nicely balanced blend of a few regional styles, combining tomato, mustard, and vinegar based sauces. Tangy, flavorful, and balanced, but not a GA mustard nor an NC vinegar. Balanced enough that my sweet BBQ sauce loving my kid said it was...